March 2012 Archives

After enjoying phenomenal success for the A/W'11 one day Winter show last season, Essex Fashion Week is back with a vengeance this Spring.

With the S/S'12 event looming ever closer and London Fashion Week having been and gone - EFW this Spring is certainly the fashion event to look forward to.

The event promises to be the perfect VIP experience for guests - set to include a drinks reception with canapés, VIP show seats and goodie bags (to name but a few of the treats in store.)

At the moment Essex is the County on everybody's lips with thousands flocking to the area to enjoy the famed nightspots and shopping (as well as to try and track down their favourite TOWIE members!) With that in mind there could be no better event to try out a bit of TOWIE tourism - with Essex fashion shown at its best, a wild after party featuring acts such as Donaeo and guests from the hit show 'The Only Way is Essex'.

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Nothing says spring more then a statement skirt and this season is no exception. The high street is awash with pretty prints and styles to flatter all figures. So for an easy way to energise a classic shirt or fine knit invest in one of these striking skirts.

1. Pencil - The floral pencil skirt is a must have this spring. From geometric to tropical there is a print for all tastes. Floral printed pencil skirt, £49, www.isme.com

Spring into a new fragrance this season with Red or Dead's latest eccentric scent - Release Me. The fun, fruity and floral fragrance provides a unique offering for the sassy socialite for everyday use.

An undeniably alluring, soft feminine scent, Red or Dead Release Me opens with vibrant top notes of rose and plum, descending into heart notes of jasmine and orange blossom. The base notes of tuberose, coconut and cedar wood provide a lingering aroma; gone but never forgotten, leaving a lasting impression.

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Cadbury and National Trust are once again teaming up to bring the magic back to the Easter weekend (6th - 9th April) by offering enchanting Easter Egg Trails across 280 spectacular National Trust places throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Set in the grounds of some of the UK's most beautiful and prestigious locations, Easter Egg Trails are a Cadbury twist on the classic Easter egg hunt. Follow the clues, answer the questions and complete the challenges to find your way to a special Cadbury prize. Each trail is unique to its host and offers fun and games ideal for all the family such as face painting, giant snakes and ladders, sack races and much more.

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Knowing what to wear can always be a bit of a struggle at this time of year, one minute the sun is shining then the next you are pulling out a brolly from the depths of your handbag, thinking I wish I'd worn my trench coat and wellies.

Sound familiar? Well, this week I'm suggesting you check out plus size clothing range Simply Be. Here you will find the 'Simply Trends' section, which will provide you with all the style inspiration you need for spring. Cut for curves in sizes 14-32 all of the pieces are on trend for the season; from pretty pastel shades to geometric shapes and feminine florals.

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Long hair with big, bouncy waves is having a moment right now. I love this look, it's one I favour myself! Ever since Kate Middleton came onto the scene with her glossy mane, this style has just been so popular - everyone's asking for this look (and colour) in my salon.

It always looks glamorous, flattering and feminine I think and very sexy too! It's a style that works with anything, so glam it up for a big night out or wear it casually for the day - as long as it looks shiny and healthy.

Rather than fret about every hair being perfectly in the place, it's more about hair that looks relaxed and effortlessly gorgeous. If you are lucky enough to have thick long hair naturally then follow my tips for princess style hair.

It can be hard to recreate the big bouncy celebrity hair-do's we see on a daily basis. Rollers can be tricky to apply unless you're a pro and once in they are big and cumbersome.

Many of you will have tried, as I have, to sleep in your rollers but to no avail - they often become a mess. On top of this you are left feeling uncomfortable and restless all night, your usual blissful beauty sleep interrupted in the name of...er beauty.

But no more! A brand new revolutionary 'Sleep in roller' has been designed to flatten like a sponge when you lay down, letting you sleep in comfort and wake up to hair with body and bounce!

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Finally, Clearasil is revealed as the name behind The Big Skincare Mystery with the launch of a new face care range that's set to change beauty regimes forever by taking the guess work out of everyday cleansing.

The new Clearasil Vitamins & Extracts range of five glow boosting, blemish busting innovative cleansing products are packed with superfruits known for their antioxidant properties and soothing plant extracts, to solve common skincare dilemma's and help deliver healthier, clearer and more luminous skin.

Sue MoxleySue is is one of the UK’s leading make up artists working with an impressive client list of celebrities, TV programmes, newspapers and magazines. She is also a well known beauty journalist and TV presenter.View all of Sue's posts

Lauren Goodwin-GraftonLauren is a freelance fashion journalist/stylist. Fashion is one of her biggest passions in life and she believes you don't need a huge amount of money to look stylish.View all of Lauren's posts